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Nathan Lambert departs Allen Institute for AI, cites open ecosystem focus

Nathan Lambert is departing the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) after a two-year tenure where he contributed to projects like the Olmo models. He reflects on Ai2's influential role in the AI research community, balancing academic rigor with industry impact and emphasizing the importance of open-source development for safe and widespread AI diffusion. Lambert plans to continue contributing to the open AI ecosystem. AI

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  1. Interconnects (Nathan Lambert) TIER_1 (CY) · Nathan Lambert ·

    Farewell Ai2

    This was my last week at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), where I got the great privilege to work on the Olmo models, to grow, to learn, and to have broad lasting impacts.